60 m. ago Quebec Liberal leadership hopefuls say they’re open to fossil

LAVAL — Several candidates for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party say they’re open to fossil-fuel projects in the province as a means to boost Canada’s energy independence. In Laval, Que. on Saturday, energy development played a central role in a leadership debate focused on the province’s economy. Karl Blackburn, former president of a […]

Politics

76 m. ago Jim Dent, the long hitter and one of the top Black golfers on PGA Tour Champions, dies at age 85

Jim Dent grew up in the caddie yards of Augusta, Georgia, eventually working at the Masters and honing his game at the municipal course known as “The Patch.” He went on to become one of the PGA Tour’s longest hitters and one of the top Black golfers of his generation. Dent died on Friday at […]

Sport

12 h. ago Spain’s Power Grid Spending Fell Behind as Solar Energy Boomed

Spain’s nationwide blackout this week has put a spotlight on potential vulnerabilities in its system that may offer warnings to others, as rising electrification and clean energy place new demands on power grids around the world.

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15 h. ago Why Spain’s Rooftop Solar Owners Weren’t Spared From the Blackout

The power outage across the nation this week shows that installing rooftop solar doesn't automatically guarantee owners energy independence.

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18 h. ago Bananes équitables : un coût minime à payer pour changer la vie des travailleurs qui les récoltent

Choisir une banane certifiée équitable coûte quelques sous de plus par fruit, mais peut changer les conditions de travail de ceux qui les récoltent.

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20 h. ago Blue Jays suddenly on a roll, winning third in a row to reach .500

Late-game drama has characterized the Blue Jays during their current homestand. The more drama, it seems, the better the chances of adding to the team’s win column. The momentum built from two comeback wins over the Boston Red Sox when the long ball became part of Toronto’s DNA would carry over into Friday’s series opener […]

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23 h. ago Who are Cruz Azul? Whitecaps react to their CONCACAF Champions Cup opponents

The opponent in the Champions Cup championship game has been set, as well as the date, but the Vancouver Whitecaps are still focused on what comes before it.

Sport

24 h. ago Are this year’s Toronto Maple Leafs built to beat the Florida Panthers?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Off The Post, Toronto SUN Sports Columnist Steve Simmons, Postmedia Hockey Columnist Bruce Garrioch, and Postmedia’s Rob Wong wrap up the Battle of Ontario between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators. They discuss the killer instinct the Maple Leafs showed in Game 6, how the Senators should […]

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25 h. ago S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 200 points, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Friday, though not as much as U.S. markets which got a boost from a positive jobs report. The April non-farm payroll data came in better than expected, helping ease fears over the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy, said Pierre-Benoit Gauthier, vice-president of investment strategy at […]

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26 h. ago McCAUGHEY: New York State’s secretive budget is highway robbery

New Yorkers are getting robbed blind. Governor Kathy Hochul and the state’s two legislative leaders announced a budget deal Monday night on how much to tax New Yorkers and how much the state government will spend in the coming fiscal year, which starts June 1. From the smattering of information available, this deal will likely […]

Events

27 h. ago Toronto bars and restaurants getting major boost during Leafs playoff games

Toronto is abuzz with excitement after the Maple Leafs pulled off a Game 6 series-clinching win against the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL playoffs, but bars and restaurants close to the action have extra reason to celebrate.According to data from Moneris, Canada's leading commerce provider, Toronto's restaurant industry, and those institutions in and around Scotiabank Arena in particular, saw a boost in customer spending during the first two games of the series.During game one, Moneris reports that food and beverage institutions near Scotiabank saw a five per cent increase in business, which, considering the game was played on a holiday Sunday, is no small feat.During game two, spending for the bars and restaurants in the area saw an even greater increase at six per cent.As for the bars and restaurants elsewhere in the city, Moneris' data also shows that, during the first two games of the series, bars and restaurants elsewhere in the c...

Politics

27 h. ago Several injured when car slams into crowd in Stuttgart, Germany. The driver is arrested

BERLIN — A vehicle slammed into a group of pedestrians in the southwestern German city of Stuttgart on Thursday, injuring several people, some of them seriously, authorities said. The driver was arrested at the scene. While the Stuttgart fire department referred to the event as an “accident” in a post on the social media platform […]

Transport

27 h. ago 'I need a hug': L.A. Kings country struggles to make sense of Oilers comeback

There were no shortage of amazing moments for the Edmonton Oilers in their astonishing comeback 4-2 series win over the Los Angeles Kings. It’s almost like Edmonton has a guy or two up there with the Hockey Gords bringing the puck luck. A few key moments? Calvin Pickard takes the starter’s net in Game 3. […]

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35 h. ago Infobip and the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Join Forces to Redefine F1 Fan Experiences

Global tech company powers new digital fan experiences for America’s Formula 1 team MIAMI — Global cloud communications platform Infobip has signed a multi-year partnership with the MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, helping the Team to create deeper connections with fans worldwide. Infobip’s technology will power a new era of digital engagement, delivering real-time, personalized experiences […]

Sport

35 h. ago ACEL Power and Electrified Marina Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Marine Electrification on the U.S. East Coast

VANCOUVER, British Columbia & NORFOLK, Va. — ACEL Power, a leader in electric propulsion innovation, proudly announces a strategic partnership with Electrified Marina, the nation’s top-performing electric watercraft dealer. This milestone agreement is set to amplify the availability of ACEL’s high-performance electric outboards—starting with the powerful Intelligent Electric Series of 50HP and 75HP systems—and expand […]

Culture

35 h. ago Asante Provides Financial and Operating Results for the Year Ended January 31, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Asante Gold Corporation (CSE:ASE | GSE:ASG | FRANKFURT:1A9 | U.S.OTC:ASGOF) (“Asante” or the “Company”) announces the filing of its audited financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025. All dollar figures are in United States dollars unless otherwise indicated. […]

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36 h. ago Organigram to Report Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results on May 12, 2025

TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share, announced today it will report earnings results for its second quarter fiscal 2025 ended March 31, 2025, on Monday, May 12, 2025, prior to market open. The Company will host a conference call to discuss […]

Culture

41 h. ago Player grades: Oilers amazing win to win amazing series over Kings

The Edmonton Oilers won a barn burner of a game 6-4 to take the series against the Los Angeles Kings for the fourth year in a row. Edmonton is now moving on to play Vegas, a revenge series for the Oilers. It was a track meet of a game with Edmonton getting 17 Grade A […]

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42 h. ago The prices of some video game consoles and games are increasing in Canada

Microsoft is raising the prices of a variety of Xbox consoles, games and controllers around the world, including in Canada.In an update posted to its website, Microsoft says it's now charging more for these products in response to "market conditions and the rising cost of development." Microsoft says the cost of "some" new first-party games will go up to $79.99 USD (about $110 CAD) by the holidays. The price of Xbox Game Pass ($22.99/month for the highest Ultimate tier) will remain the same.Here is all the new Canadian pricing of Xbox consoles and accessories:ConsolesXbox Series S (512GB) — $449.99 (previously $379.99)Xbox Series S (1TB) — $529.99 (previously $449.99)Xbox Series X (1TB) — $729.99 (previously $649.99)Xbox Series X Digital (1TB) — $679.99 (previously $599.99)Xbox Series X (2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition) — $879.99 (previously $799.99)AccessoriesXbox Wireless Controller — $84.99 (previous...

Economics

42 h. ago Chaos erupts in Toronto streets after Leafs win series with Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't given their fans a ton of playoff performances to celebrate in recent history, so when they got the chance on Thursday, fans took full advantage.The Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 to wrap up their first-round Battle of Ontario. While the game took place in Ottawa, there were plenty of fans going wild in Toronto after the big win.After so many heartbreaks over the years, Maple Leafs fans waited until the very end to start their celebration. William Nylander scored an empty-net goal with less than a minute remaining to finish the Senators off, which sent fans in Toronto into bedlam.The fans watching on the big screen at Maple Leaf Square were jubilant as the clock hit zero.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Scotiabank Arena (@scotiabankarena)The Leafs were ahead 3-0 in this series, but the Senators came back to make it interesting. It was reminisce...

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